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08-08-2010 at 11:18 PM
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That sucks, the speed goes down the more people use it...
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08-14-2010 at 03:18 PM
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There's also a special scam you can pull on Bell if you buy this "grab and go" internet pack from dell:
http://accessories.dell.com/sna/prod...DFugFw4eTA1 Q
Essentially Dell mails you a piece of paper with a code which you use when you call Bell. You get 4 months of free internet, no contract and free install. So if you only need service for 8 months, you could potentially only pay $30 for the piece of paper, and $60x4 months for the whole school year (Fibe 16 package). This averages out to <$35 / month + tax if you play it right. You're supposed to use it to hook up a Dell computer, but I'm sure between one of you and your friends, you can source one Dell to make it look legit on install day (I'm doing it and going to use my 8 year old Dell laptop).
when you buy this grab and go kit are you paying for the install/hookup of your bell internet?
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08-14-2010 at 03:23 PM
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There's also a special scam you can pull on Bell if you buy this "grab and go" internet pack from dell:
http://accessories.dell.com/sna/prod...DFugFw4eTA1 Q
Essentially Dell mails you a piece of paper with a code which you use when you call Bell. You get 4 months of free internet, no contract and free install. So if you only need service for 8 months, you could potentially only pay $30 for the piece of paper, and $60x4 months for the whole school year (Fibe 16 package). This averages out to <$35 / month + tax if you play it right. You're supposed to use it to hook up a Dell computer, but I'm sure between one of you and your friends, you can source one Dell to make it look legit on install day (I'm doing it and going to use my 8 year old Dell laptop).
when you buy this grab and go kit are you paying for the install/hookup of your bell internet?
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Awww, 75GBs a month :(
If you read the overview it says:
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Free wireless home networking and full installation4
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There are conditions so be sure to check those out.
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08-30-2010 at 04:49 PM
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Bell has a 6 mbps 100 gb student package for 32.77
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08-30-2010 at 05:39 PM
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To anyone who has Teksavvy cable: How is it? Was the installation a good experience? I've been reading DSLReports for ages and I read some horror stories about installation.
I'm eager to make the switch from Cogeco to Teksavvy (amazing caps + price) but still a little reluctant since the setup costs are a bit much and if anything goes wrong switching back would be a pain in the ass. So I just want to get a sense of how they are before finally going through with it.
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08-30-2010 at 05:55 PM
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TekSavvy still does not offer TSI Cable in Cogeco-land. Only toronto is served right now (rogers-land)
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08-30-2010 at 07:39 PM
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TekSavvy still does not offer TSI Cable in Cogeco-land. Only toronto is served right now (rogers-land)
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Ya, I heard from a friend who was just trying to get TekSavvy cable that they're not actually getting it in Hamilton till sometime around November.
wtf....
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08-30-2010 at 08:51 PM
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Ya, I heard from a friend who was just trying to get TekSavvy cable that they're not actually getting it in Hamilton till sometime around November.
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Damn that sucks. Last I heard it was supposed to be available late July early August. I was hoping to get some reviews from the Hamilton area.
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Yea, its pushed back cause Cogeco refuses to cooperate. dam.
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08-30-2010 at 09:14 PM
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I emailed TekSavvy support about this a week ago (who were very nice, by the way), and not confirming anything, they expect it to be available in September.
Stay tuned to dslreports.com and the website.
On a related note, good news out of the small ISP world today: http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2...rnet-crtc.html
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Originally Posted by aaront
I emailed TekSavvy support about this a week ago (who were very nice, by the way), and not confirming anything, they expect it to be available in September.
Stay tuned to dslreports.com and the website.
On a related note, good news out of the small ISP world today: http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2...rnet-crtc.html
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Very doubtful it will be out in september, but lets hope.
And the 'good news' wasnt much of a change... sure it enables better tiers, but they cant afford anything 'innovate'? dumb.
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Hmm...shame Tekksavvy does not have cable in Hamilton yet....looks like Im going to have to switch from Cogeco cable to Tekksavvy DSL this year.
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08-30-2010 at 10:25 PM
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Ya I've been reading dslreports.com for quite a bit now. I like how the TSI CEO himself (R0CKY) and other reps post on there frequently giving updates and such. Pretty cool.
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Ya I've been reading dslreports.com for quite a bit now. I like how the TSI CEO himself (R0CKY) and other reps post on there frequently giving updates and such. Pretty cool.
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Yup, thats why TSI forums are #1 or #2 on DSLReports
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Currently trying to decide between Teksavvy's residential DSL or Cogeco's business package. House of 5 people.
Cogeco: http://www.cogeco.ca/cable/on/en/bus.../forfaits.html
Teksavvy: http://teksavvy.com/en/res-internet.asp
From what I've been told, Cogeco is far and away the better option. The 7Mbit is supposed to be more along the lines of 10Mbit, the 120GB is a soft limit (ie. they won't charge if you go over) and the house is probably already set-up for Cogeco. I've also been told that Teksavvy DSL is just re-sold Bell and that, once you go beyond 40 or 60GB, they tend to throttle. As well, the farther you are from a hub, the weaker the connection gets and I'm very unsure of whether there is a Bell/Teksavvy/whatever network hub in the area. Not to mention that the modem would have to be rented/purchased, whereas with Cogeco the rental fee is incorporated into the rates.
However, the price per month is basically half of Cogeco's Business Starter (sans modem), which makes it god damn enticing.
I'd like to hear what people have to say about both services, or even just Teksavvy--I can hear plenty about Cogeco from the friends who recommended them and said to avoid Teksavvy and Acanac Canada.
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